Correct option is B
The full title of Milton's masque Comus is A Masque Presented at Ludlow Castle.
The masque was written in 1634 for a performance at Ludlow Castle, where it was performed in honor of the Earl of Bridgewater’s family.
The work is a dramatic and allegorical poem, blending elements of myth, magic, and morality, reflecting Milton’s early exploration of the themes of virtue, temptation, and the struggle between good and evil.
Information Booster:
John Milton (1608–1674) was an English poet, best known for his epic Paradise Lost.
Comus (1634) is one of his early works, written during a period when he was developing his ideas about drama, politics, and theology.
The masque was commissioned by the Earl of Bridgewater and is notable for its use of allegorical characters, including Comus, the god of revelry, who represents temptation and excess.
Comus:
Comus is an allegorical masque that tells the story of a young lady who is kidnapped by Comus, the god of revelry, and taken to his enchanted palace.
Her brothers, along with a magician, eventually rescue her. The work explores themes of temptation, virtue, and the conflict between reason and excess.
The poem emphasizes the importance of chastity and virtue, particularly through the character of the Lady, who maintains her purity despite Comus’s temptations.
Additional Knowledge:
The Masque of Blackness: This is a different masque written by Ben Jonson, not Milton. It was performed in 1605 and is an early example of a masque, a form of courtly entertainment.
The Masque of Beauty: This is not the title of any work by Milton. There is no masque by Milton called The Masque of Beauty.
Lovers Made Men: This is also not a correct title for Milton’s work. It may be confused with another masque, but it is not the title of Comus.